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Suggs, Richard – Age 17, Year: 1865 – 6th US Colored Cavalry

Richard Suggs – 6th US Colored Cavalry

NAID: 38970636   NAID File Unit: 38970633     Microform: M1817

Military Service

Unit: 6th US Colored Cavalry

Regiment:  6 cavalry

ID: 19458438

Company: E

Year: 1865

Year Enlisted: 1865

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: January 30, 1865

Enlisted state: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

Enlisted county: Henderson

Enlisted town: 

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Henderson

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 17

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Brown

Eye color: black

Hair color: black

Record Info

NAID: 38970636

NAID File Unit: 38970633

Microform: M1817

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